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Santa Clarita Veterinarian Jaimie Ronchetto Explains Reverse Sneezing And Its Possible Causes

Santa Clarita Veterinarian Jaimie Ronchetto discusses why dogs reverse sneeze and some ways that this symptom can be treated.


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“We see this quite often, it happens with all sorts of dogs; big dogs, small dogs, (it) doesn’t seem to really matter,” says Ronchetto.

Some pet owners describe it as a sort of wheezing where it seems like the dog can’t catch its breath.

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“Often times we find that there is an allergic component to it,” explains Ronchetto. “Instead of just sneezing out or coughing they do this reverse sneeze.”

However, she says, reverse sneezing is usually benign. She describes how it can seem very dramatic but most times the dog isn’t as bothered by it as they look.

“It is very scary because it does seem very dramatic,”continues Ronchetto. “Usually if it’s happening when they’re overly excited, like when you first come home and they’re just super, super excited, try to calm them down, pet them, reassure them, make them just settle. And usually that helps to snap them out of it.”

Ronchetto says that if a dog is exhibiting these symptoms, often it is best to bring them to the vet because it can sometimes be controlled with antihistamines.

“Recently we’ve seen a few upper respiratory infections,” Ronchetto explains, noting, “It’s very similar to us people when the seasons are changing and it’s starting to get into cold and flu season.”

Ronchetto also warns that dogs can get the flu, although it’s usually seen in shelters, and to be on the lookout for any coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge or lethargy.

“We’ve had a really terrible allergy season since the spring and it just continues to happen or keep going through the fall,” Ronchetto concludes. “Usually winter calms down a little bit, but given where we live here in Southern California and we’re so temperate … many times we will just see allergies all year long.”

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Ed. Note: This article is a KHTS Feature story based on a recent radio interview with Cinema Veterinary Centre.

Dr. Jaimie Ronchetto, DVM, is a Santa Clarita veterinarian who opened her own veterinary hospital in Valencia after spending several years in private practice as an associate veterinarian at other SCV hospitals. Ronchetto and the staff at Cinema Veterinary Centre strive to give every dog, cat and pocket pet outstanding quality care in the areas of medicine and surgery. A Hart High School graduate, Ronchetto earned her BS degree from UC Davis and graduated with Honors from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine.

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Santa Clarita Veterinarian Jaimie Ronchetto Explains Reverse Sneezing And Its Possible Causes

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